A Travel Price Comparison for India Odisha (Orissa) vs. Dharamsala for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Odisha (Orissa) or Dharamsala?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

If you're trying to decide where to visit between Odisha (Orissa) or Dharamsala, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.

Where Should I go: Odisha (Orissa) or Dharamsala?

Odisha (Orissa)

Formerly known as Orissa, Odisha is a state in eastern India located on the Bay of Bengal. It is best known for its many ancient Hindu temples and tribal cultures, as well as being a destination for beaches and eco-tourism due to its abundant greenery and wildlife.

Dharamsala

With a name that literally means "a spiritual dwelling," Dharamsala roughly translates as a shelter or rest house for pilgrims and travelers. Home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile, Dharamsala is today a popular destination for foreigners on vacation, backpackers seeking the surrounding mountains, as well as students of Buddhism.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in India, The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, The Best Photography Tours in India, and The Best Religious Tours in India.


Which place is cheaper, Dharamsala or Odisha (Orissa)?

These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.

  • Odisha (Orissa) Prices
    India Prices
    Dharamsala Prices
    India Prices
  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    Odisha (Orissa) $0.00
    Dharamsala $41

The average daily cost (per person) in Odisha (Orissa) is $0.00, while the average daily cost in Dharamsala is $41. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Odisha (Orissa) and Dharamsala in more detail.



Accommodation
  • Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Dharamsala $23
  • Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
    Odisha (Orissa) $0.00
    Dharamsala $46
Compare Hotels in Odisha (Orissa) and Dharamsala

Looking for a hotel in Odisha (Orissa) or Dharamsala? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.

Hotels in Odisha (Orissa)


Hotels in Dharamsala


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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Dharamsala Hotel Prices.

Local Transportation
  • Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Dharamsala $5.08

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Odisha (Orissa)

Also for Odisha (Orissa), here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

  • Private Departure Transfer from Hotel to Bhubaneswar Airport: $22
  • Private Transfer from Bhubaneswar to Biju Patnaik (BBI) Airport: $36
  • Bhubaneshwar Temple Tour with Private Transfer: $182

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Dharamsala

Some specific examples of transportation prices in Dharamsala:

  • Dharamshala Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $34

Is it cheaper to fly into Odisha (Orissa) or Dharamsala?

Prices for flights to both Dharamsala and Odisha (Orissa) change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.





Food
  • Food Meals for one day
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Dharamsala $14

Entertainment
  • Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Dharamsala $5.50

Tours and Activities in Odisha (Orissa)

For Odisha (Orissa), here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

  • Heritage & Cultural Walk of Bhubaneswar (2 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $13
  • Bhubaneswar Food Crawl (2 Hours Guided Local Food Tasting Tour): $24
  • History Buffs Trails in Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Walking Tour): $24
  • Spiritual Trails of Bhubaneswar (3 Hours Guided Temples Tour with Tuk Tuk Ride): $24
  • Immersive Bhubaneswar walking tour with professional guide: $43
  • 6-hour Temples tour of Bhubaneswar including hotel pick-up & drop-off: $63
  • Bhubaneswar: 3-hour Day Tour to Udayagiri-Khandagiri and Dhaula Hills : $66
  • Discover Dhauli Shanti Stupa Bhubaneswar(Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $81
  • Best of Bhubaneswar (Guided Halfday Sightseeing Tour by Car): $81
  • Konark and Chilika Lake: A Private Day Tour from Bhubaneshwar: $83
  • Bhubaneshwar city tour in a private car with professional guide: $90
  • Bhubaneswar city tour & Konark Sun Temple in private car with guide: $96

Tours and Activities in Dharamsala

Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Dharamsala are as follows:

  • Best of Dharamshala with a local - Full Day Guided Tour: $126
  • Best of Dharamshala with a local Half Day Tour by a AC Car: $79
  • Cultural tour - Dharamshala & Mcleodganj for full day: $30
  • Dal Lake & Kangra Fort Guided Day Tour From Dharamshala: $78
  • Dharamshala Dalhousie Tour from Amritsar: $294
  • Dharamshala Mcleodganj Tour: $47
  • Dharamshala Street Food Crawl ( Guided Food Tasting Tour): $24
  • Dharamshala: Monasteries and Nunneries Guided Tour: $56
  • Guided Andretta Artists' VIllage Tour: $97
  • Guided Kora Circuit & Walking Tour Around McLeod Ganj: $41
  • Guided Tour : Tibetan's Child Charity & Monastery Visit: $50
  • Hiking Day Tour to Triund from Dharamshala: $41

Alcohol
  • Alcohol Drinks for one day
    Odisha (Orissa) -
    Dharamsala $5.50

Sample the Local Flavors in Odisha (Orissa)

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Odisha (Orissa):

  • Pub Crawl Bhubaneswar: $39


When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Odisha (Orissa) and Dharamsala, we can see that Dharamsala is more expensive. And not only is Odisha (Orissa) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Odisha (Orissa) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Odisha (Orissa) and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Dharamsala would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Dharamsala than you might in Odisha (Orissa).

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Odisha (Orissa) Expensive? and Is Dharamsala Expensive?.


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